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A recent survey conducted by Moonpig found that Gen-Z* prefers alcohol-free meet-ups with friends. The survey, which polled over 2,000 people, found that over one in five younger Brits (22%) are significantly more likely to socialise in settings that don’t involve alcohol, several times a week. These findings are in stark contrast to the one […]
The 8th annual London Spirits Competition, which will take place on March 26 and 27 in 2025, is now open for entries. Brands looking to get international credibility and product feedback from leading trade buyers, are encouraged to enter the competition, which offer great marketing and new business opportunities for producers and brand owners around […]
When running a drinks magazine, along with being sent myriad press releases, you also get invited to a growing number of product launches, tastings and industry events. The most recent invitation came from High West Distillery’s UK PR agency who had organised a product launch that we were invited to. Unfortunately, we didn’t think we […]
Earlier today, Monday 4 December, Home Secretary James Cleverly announced measures to try to limit legal migration into the UK. His proposals, which are unlikely to be welcomed by many sectors of the economy, include increasing the minimum salary of those seeking entry to our labour market to just under £38,000. This is very likely […]
The Autumn Statement, issued on 22 November by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, received a mixed response from the leisure and hospitality sector. As both statements show, the Chancellor could have done much more to support both drinks producers, hit by recent increases in duty paid on alcohol, and the licensed trade, which is losing […]
Buxton Brewery has announced the appointment of three key executives who will lead the business and play a pivotal role in delivering ambitious plans for this successful independent brewery. Rob Topham joined the company in August as technical director; he will oversee production at the brewery’s Staden Lane brewing facility in Buxton, Derbyshire. With an […]
Commenting the recent fall in the UK’s inflation rate, Ed Bignold, head of travel, hospitality and leisure at UK-based management consultants, Alvarez & Marsal, said: “Data from the ONS shows that inflation is finally heading in the right direction in the restaurant and hotel sector, with inflation down to 7.6% in October from 8.6% in […]
Enviro-Cool, an innovative refrigeration technology company, has launched V-Tex, a game-changing technology that chills cans and bottles on demand. Since launching in 2000 it has been Enviro-Cool’s mission to develop technology and products that rapidly chill beverages at the point of sale or consumption. Based in Wapping, East London, the British company has patented technology […]
Tomasz Lenartowicz, a director at Collective Motion Brewing, explains how brewers can collaborate to serve the collective cause in addressing climate change. The company launched in 2022 to support brewers in the design, development, management and maintenance of their breweries and equipment. Following a summer in which record temperatures across Europe have focused minds on […]
We’re regularly sent the details of products and new companies, but it isn’t very often that we get to hear from those who run the businesses, which is why we were delighted to be sent the details of an interview with Andrew McKnight, vice-chairman of Harviestoun Brewery. What is your business called? Harviestoun is an […]
